Germany’s housebuilding sector is ‘in a confidence crisis’
[ad_1] A construction site with new apartments in newly built apartment buildings. Patrick Pleul | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Germany’s housebuilding sector has gone from bad to worse in recent months. Economic data is painting a concerning picture, and industry leaders appear uneasy. “The housebuilding sector is, I would say, a little bit in […]
China’s biggest problem is lack of confidence: Standard Chartered CEO
[ad_1] DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — China is facing a confidence deficit as its economy undergoes massive transition and concern grows over its ongoing property crisis, a top banking CEO said while onstage at Dubai’s World Governments Summit. “China’s biggest problem to me is a lack of confidence. External investors lack confidence in China and […]
China strategist warns of deflation and rock-bottom consumer confidence
[ad_1] BEIJNG, CHINA – NOVEMBER 13: Illuminated skyscrapers stand at the central business district at sunset on November 13, 2023 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Gao Zehong/VCG via Getty Images) Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Deflation may soon start biting into Chinese growth, as Beijing looks at another three to six months […]
The 80-Year Cyclical Theory V. The Economic Confidence Model
[ad_1] The concept of cycles is becoming accepted in Western culture. Recently, people have been honing in on what they deem the 80-year cyclical theory that marks a major shift in humanity. While this may be true as it takes a few generations to change society, they are not incorporating the additional nuisances associated with […]
China’s consumers, officials and statisticians all lack confidence
[ad_1] China’s economic problems are distinctive. Inflation is too low, not too high. Many cities have too much housing, not too little. The country’s unmatched saving rate suggests it is, if anything, making excessive provision for its future. Listen to this story.Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android. Your browser does not support […]
The Collapse in Confidence of US Government is Here
[ad_1] Despite the cheering from the Washington Post, CNN, NY Times, and the rest of the anti-Democracy press and all the Democrats who were brainwashed into thinking Trump really won because of Putin in the Hillary version of conspiracy theory (misinformation), what they have unleashed in the international collapse in confidence of the United States. […]
UK consumer confidence rises to highest level since Ukraine invasion
[ad_1] UK consumer confidence continued to recover in April, climbing to its highest level since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, according to data on Friday. Research group GfK said its index of consumer confidence, a closely watched indicator of how Britons view their personal finances and wider economic prospects, rose by […]
UK consumer confidence hits highest level since April 2022
[ad_1] UK consumer confidence rebounded in February to its highest level in almost a year, in a sign of households’ resilience despite the cost of living crisis, according to data published on Friday. Research group GfK said its index of consumer confidence, a closely watched measure of how people view their personal finances and wider […]
Positive UK retail data nods to tentative consumer confidence
[ad_1] Today’s top stories A spring offensive by Russian forces in Ukraine appears to be advancing in “metres not kilometres”, according to UK defence secretary Ben Wallace. UK prime minister Rishi Sunak was in Belfast today to seek backing from local politicians as he attempts to resolve the bitter dispute over post-Brexit EU trade relations. […]